How to get from Athlone to Ashford by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Athlone to Ashford in Ireland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Sallins And Naas station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 183 bus and finally take the 131 bus from Ashford station to Ballinalea station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min.

186min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 183183
Bus - 131131
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sallins And Naas
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sallins Station
    ID 10062
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 183183
    Wait for bus
    183
    Arklow Train Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashford
    ID 102391
    62 min
  • 7
    Bus - 131131
    Wait for bus
    131
    Wicklow
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Ballinalea
    Ride to bus station
    Ballinalea
    ID 102401
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL and 183

To get from Athlone to Ashford in Ireland, take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Sallins And Naas station. Next, take the 183 bus from Sallins Station station to Ashford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min.

193min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 183183
Walk to Ashford
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sallins And Naas
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sallins Station
    ID 10062
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 183183
    Wait for bus
    183
    Arklow Train Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashford
    ID 102391
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ashford
    Walk to
    Ashford
    930 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athlone to Ashford

The distance between Athlone, Ireland and Ashford, Ireland is approximately 172.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 186 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone to Ashford by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Athlone

Athlone is located at Athlone, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Radisson Hotel.

Train stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone

Bus stations close to Athlone:

  • Radisson Hotel
  • John Broderick St
  • Barrack St Church

Public transit stations close to Ashford, Ireland

Ashford is located at Ashford, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Ballinalea.

Train stations close to Ashford:

  • Wicklow

Bus stations close to Ashford:

  • Ballinalea
  • Ashford

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via RAIL and 183

To get from Athlone to Ashford in Ireland, take the RAIL train from Athlone station to Sallins And Naas station. Next, take the 183 bus from Sallins Station station to Ashford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min.

193min
Walk to train station
Train - RAILRAIL
Bus - 183183
Walk to Ashford
Leaves from Athlone

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Athlone
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RAILRAIL
    Wait for train
    RAIL
    Dublin Heuston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sallins And Naas
    73 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sallins Station
    ID 10062
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 183183
    Wait for bus
    183
    Arklow Train Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashford
    ID 102391
    62 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ashford
    Walk to
    Ashford
    930 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Athlone to Ashford?

    The fastest way takes 186 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 183, Bus line 131.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Athlone to Ashford?

    The alternative route takes 193 minutes, using Bus line RAIL, Bus line 183.

  • Is there a direct train between Athlone and Ashford in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Athlone to Ashford in Ireland?

    The RAIL train line goes from Athlone station near Athlone to Dublin Heuston station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Dublin Heuston station near Ashford in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Athlone to Ashford in Ireland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Athlone and Ashford in Ireland by train and bus is about 3 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Athlone to get to Ashford in Ireland?

    Get on the RAIL train from the Athlone station near Athlone in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Athlone and Ashford in Ireland?

    Get off the train at the Dublin Heuston stop, which is closest to Ashford in Ireland.

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